Valleys To Coast

Case Study

Situation

Valleys to Coast Housing Ltd are a not for profitorganisation who provide and manage 5,835homes across Bridgend, South Wales. Part of the planning and implementation of their long-term strategies was the requirement to review the procurement framework and tendering procedures. Staff training was also identified to ensure compliance throughout the organisation.

Solution

Pro Outsourcing worked with Valleys to Coast in line with their financial regulations, scheme of delegations, EU Procurement Directives and Public Contract Regulations 2015. The primary aim in the solution when procuring goods, services or works is to obtain best value for money with considerations for ethical practices. The procurement process incorporates supply chains that are free from slavery and human trafficking.

Result

We reviewed all aspects of the procurement framework and tendering procedures, adjusted and updated them with latest EU threshold levels and designed a full suite of templates to ensure compliance. Pro Outsourcing created a training plan and organised various training sessions for delivery across the organisation. Ensuring all employees received the tools, templates and where fully up to date with the underlying legislation.

“…Valleys to coast required support to review and develop the procurement procedures, complete a training plan and deliver training sessions to all relevant staff.
Pro Outsourcing offered the skills we needed and achieved the requirement successfully.
We will continue to utilise them for further Procurement training events…"

Darrin Davies

Director of Development & Asset Investment